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Originally from Madison, Attorney Schuchardt is actively involved in the community as a volunteer for a local dog rescue, at Polishfest, and as a guest speaker at Alverno College.  He also enjoys playing volleyball, soccer, UW sports, and spending time with his family.

Ms. Diane K. O'Connor is a graduate of Smith College and Marquette University Law School.  She received certificates in Trust Administration from Northwestern University and Advanced Estate Planning from the American College. Attorney O'Connor is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and a member of the Wisconsin and Milwaukee Bar Associations.  She is a Past Chair and Director of the State Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Section and past Director of the Milwaukee Estate Planning Council. She has been a member of the State Bar committees on Marital Property Reform and Probate Code Reform and is a past member of the Wisconsin Trustees Association and Estate Counselors Forum. She is currently listed with Milwaukee Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.  Ms O'Connor retired from practice in 2013.

Mark concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, business succession planning and family wealth counseling and typically assists business owners, professionals, senior executives and other individuals, couples and families who appreciate his thoughtful and creative approaches to their often complicated personal, tax and financial planning challenges.. Mark has experience in the preparation and implementation of wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable life insurance and gift trusts, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships, marital property agreements, powers of attorney and other estate planning techniques. These techniques are often used in combination to help clients achieve their goals of reducing administrative hassles, avoiding taxes, structuring a positive inheritance, incapacity planning, creditor protection and other benefits. When applied to the context of planning involving closely held businesses, Mark assists clients in income tax planning, liability protection, ownership and management succession, and other matters. In addition, Mark often assists his business-owning clients with the incorporation of businesses, preparation of organizational documents, buy-sell and stock restriction agreements, and preparation of partnership and employment agreements.. Mark has been quoted in such publications as Smart Money, Worth and Investment News, and was an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School where he taught business succession planning, and frequently speaks on estate planning topics. His presentations are on a wide variety of subjects and are generally made to groups of attorneys, accountants or other financial professionals, but have also been made to business groups and the general public.

Kelly is a member of the Business Law and Tax & Succession Planning Groups. She assists clients with estate planning, succession planning, probate, trust administration, and inheritance litigation.. Kelly enjoys working with families and believes in educating her clients on how their estate plan will work while they are alive, what happens in an emergency, and what happens upon the loss of a loved one. She believes that a good estate plan will help ease potential family tensions and stress upon the loss of a loved one.. Kelly grew up working on her family’s dairy farm and her mother’s family’s 3rd generation machine shop. She watched many business decisions being made at the kitchen table and understands how family dynamics are inseparable from the family business. She appreciates the ingenuity, perseverance, and dedication required of business owners to grow and expand their businesses.

In over ten years of practice and with Mastantuono & Coffee since 2005, Attorney Coffee has gained recognition as a leader in the criminal defense bar, winning an impressive string of consecutive jury trial acquittals. Her practice focuses on representing people accused of crime in State, Federal and Municipal Courts throughout Wisconsin, including handling investigations and pending cases. A persuasive negotiator, she consistently reaches innovative settlements for her clients. Attorney Coffee has represented clients in several high profile cases involving firearms and gun related legal issues, including concealed carry prohibitions (CCW), open carry, Castle Doctrine, and property return. Attorney Coffee has also litigated cases before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She is included in the Rising Stars category in the Wisconsin Super Lawyers Publication each year from 2008-2012.. Attorney Coffee is on the Board of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is the past Board Chair and current member of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Criminal Law Section, which is made up of and represents judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys throughout Wisconsin. The Board addresses proposed State legislation and policy issues effecting Wisconsin’s criminal justice system.. Attorney Coffee was previously a staff attorney at the American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project in Washington, DC, assisting capital defenders in death row cases. She received her law degree from Marquette University Law School, and her undergraduate degree in criminal justice from the University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee.

I have participated in the MS Walk since 1991 and am proud to have been a top 10 fundraiser for the past several years.. I enjoy all things sci-fi and enjoy traveling.

I am an attorney, wife and mother of three. In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, practicing yoga, and doing just about anything with my family and our dog. I am also very involved with First Stage, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming children's lives through theater.. I am happy to take the time to talk about whatever questions or concerns you might have related to your estate planning and probate needs. I pride myself on being able to communicate in a way that is effective and will work with you and be responsive to accomplish your goals timely.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Experienced Trusts attorney serving clients in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.